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High-Density Bio-Jet Fuel Produced from Eucalyptus
A biphasic catalytic process synthesizes high-energy density jet fuel from mint, pine, gumweed, eucalyptus or other plants.
Start-Up Creates Wearable Air Quality Tracker
Interns for a Paris start-up that builds air quality and forecasting technologies have spent the last three years helping to build, design and test a device capable of tracking both indoor and outdoor air quality.
Building Stronger Concrete with Sustainable Materials to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MIT studied individual concrete atoms and built a computer model to see how additives could be used to strengthen the material
Flame Retardant Produced Without Toxic Ingredients
Swiss chemists developed an environmentally friendly way to produce flame retardants for foams that can be used in mattresses and upholstery.
Nano-Coated Gloves are Real Hand Warmers
What kind of glove can keep fingers warm for up to eight hours? One that’s fashioned from electrically-heated material.
Ancient Ink Blots Out Tumor Metastatic Lymph Nodes
A plant-based ink used for hundreds of years in China by calligraphers and artists may also contribute to the inactivation of cancer cells.
Abandoned Air Raid Shelter Now Home to Urban Farm
A London underground air raid shelter, originally constructed to protect up to 8,000 people from World War II bombings, is finding new life as an urban farm.
'Bijels' Could Lead to Soft Robotics, Liquid Circuitry and More
Bijels, or bicontinuous jammed emulsion gels, hold promise for new materials and applications, but are notoriously difficult to make. Researchers at Berkeley Lab have found a way to make them with common organic materials.
Researchers Find an Injection Alternative for People With Type 1 Diabetes Using a Computer Model
MIT researchers have created a computer model that should streamline the development process for insulin that is engineered to linger in the bloodstream and becomes active only when it is needed, like right after a meal.
Thinking Outside the Box Keeps Items Securely Inside the Carton
Companies involved in e-commerce and consumer packaged goods have long faced a number of problems and inefficiencies, and many of these are a result of tape issues.
A Step Toward Solid-State Hydrogen Storage
Magnesium borohydride is a particularly promising storage material because of its high hydrogen content and attractive thermodynamics.
A Jean Jacket...with a Twist
In collaboration with Google, clothing maker Levi Strauss will begin selling a jean jacket with touch controls woven into the fabric.
An Inside Look at Carbon Fiber (and How It Can Change the Planet)
How are carbon fibers made and formed into products? How does carbon fiber play a role in everyday products? How does the material impact the environment? What recent technology advancements have taken place to reduce carbon fiber cost and increase availability?
Sky's the Limit for Nanotech
Nanotechnology is finding its way into many industries and a wide range of applications. Here's a look at some of the ways it has manifested itself in the aviation industry, for which its promise of lightweight materials and improved efficiency are an ideal match.
Most Common Building Thermal Insulation Materials on the Market Today
Homeowners and builders have several options available to them when deciding on which thermal insulating material to use for your home, commercial or industrial application. Thermal insulation is critical to reduce energy costs and keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Chemicals That Kill—The Hidden Chemical War Being Waged Today
Chemical warfare is ongoing every day in the U.S. and many other countries. Waging this chemical warfare keeps our foods, medicines and homes safe.
Scientists Discover a New Way to Purify Fracking Water
Scientists from Rice University have produced a new filter that can remove more than 90 percent of hydrocarbons, bacterial and particulates from contaminated water that was produced by hydraulic fracturing operations at shale oil and gas wells.
New Route for Hydrogen Storage and Transport
Safe storage and transport of hydrogen is based on the use of liquid hydrogen organic carriers.
Two New Security Robots Added to Tech Company Catalog
Designed for use in airports, hospitals and open-air settings, the models are outfitted with infrared cameras and sensors that can detect intruders and weapons.
Authenticating Booze with a Handheld Device
The device, called SORS (spatially offset Raman spectroscopy), can correctly analyze the chemical makeup of contents concealed in objects such as glass bottles using a laser.